Senior Fullstack Software / Devops Engineer
A Javascript Enthusiast
Hire Me Download CV View CertificationsSenior Full-Stack Engineer experienced building scalable web platforms and distributed systems using TypeScript, Python, React, and Node.js. Skilled in designing microservices architectures, developing high-performance APIs, and delivering responsive user interfaces for data-driven applications. Experienced integrating AI-enabled workflows and LLM-powered automation into production systems to improve operational efficiency. Strong background in cloud-native infrastructure including Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Known for translating complex business requirements into reliable, maintainable software systems that scale.
React.js, React Native, Expo OTA, Next.js, Angular, Redux, Node.js, NestJS, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase, Firestore, AWS DynamoDB
RESTful API architecture, system interoperability, third-party integrations (Twilio, Zoom, WebRTC, PeerJS, SimplePeer.js)
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, DigitalOcean
Git, Jira, Scrum/Kanban, technical mentoring, cross-functional collaboration
Slack, Postman, version control (Git), rapid iteration and team alignment tools
GPT-based automation, Windsurf, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, AWS Textract, AI-enhanced workflows, Figma UX Pilot
Jan 2024 - Feb 2026
- Automated OCR in onboarding using AWS Textract and LLM workflows, reducing policy processing time from 2 hours to 5 minutes.
- Built Kubernetes infrastructure on DigitalOcean and CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, cutting deployment time by 70%.
- Led redesign of Incourage v2 into a Node.js/NestJS microservices architecture, improving performance and maintainability.
- Built a real-time agent analytics dashboard, increasing sales conversion by 25%.
- Delivered React Native updates via Expo OTA, tripling release frequency and reducing downtime.
- Recruited and mentored engineers, cutting ramp-up time by 50% and improving delivery consistency.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
- Rebuilt Trade Promotion Optimization dashboards with React + Redux, improving UI performance by 45%.
- Integrated LLM-based pricing models to support data-driven B2B promotion strategies.
- Migrated UI from Ant Design v4 → v5, modernizing 100+ components while preserving functionality.
- Optimized Python/Django APIs, improving throughput and reducing latency by 20%.
- Implemented CI/CD with Azure DevOps + Docker, reducing deployment time by 60%.
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
- Built key React.js features for an AI voice synthesis platform, increasing user engagement by 35%.
- Developed scalable REST APIs with asynchronous job queues (Node.js, BullMQ), improving throughput and reliability.
- Optimized backend performance, reducing peak response times by 30%.
- Implemented real-time job status tracking, reducing support tickets by 25%.
- Maintained modular, maintainable codebases enabling faster feature delivery.
June 2020 - July 2021
- Designed a scalable multi-tenant freelance marketplace with PHP and PostgreSQL, and React frontend.
- Developed responsive, accessible React UI components, improving user experience.
- Led creation of a custom calendar module supporting time-sensitive bookings and multilingual localization, increasing booking accuracy.
- Implemented secure user authentication and role-based access control.
- Integrated real-time notifications and messaging features, enhancing user engagement and platform retention by 25%.
Jan 2018 – May 2020
- Transitioned legacy apps from LAMP to MERN stack, reducing latency by 40% and improving scalability.
- Implemented containerized deployment and introduced CI/CD via GitLab runners.
- Developed the “BIGAT” Android social awareness app using React Native, integrating multimedia health education features and chat.
- Mentored internal staff on digital data management, contributing to a National Data Innovation Excellence Award.
Jan 2016 – Dec 2017
- Wrote and maintained automated backup scripts for MySQL databases, helping reduce data recovery time from hours to under 15 minutes.
- Collaborated with senior developers and business users to translate requirements into working backend features, contributing to a 90% on-time delivery rate for internal projects.
- Provided first-level technical support to non-technical staff, reducing turnaround time on common issues and contributing to a smoother IT experience across departments.
MobiClinic – Rural Healthcare Ethiopia
- Purpose: Mobile-first app for appointment booking and health triage in low-connectivity zones.
- Stack: React Native, Expo, Firebase, NodeJS, Twilio SMS, Figma
- Impact: Enabled 5,000+ rural patients to book consultations and receive automated pre-screening. Clinic congestion reduced by 40%, and no-show rates dropped by 25% through SMS reminders.
- Purpose: AI-powered platform for generating car insurance quotations.
- Stack: React JS, NestJS, PostgreSQL, OpenAI API, Docker, AWS Lambda
- Impact: Integrated LLMs to recommend packages and explain exclusions in Arabic/English. Reduced agent decision-making time by 30%.
- Purpose: Real-time vehicle tracking, maintenance alerts, and route efficiency optimization.
- Stack: NestJS, React, Firebase Realtime DB, IoT GPS APIs, Docker
- Impact: Deployed across 150+ vehicles. Fleet downtime reduced by 25% through predictive maintenance alerts.
- Purpose: Vendor discovery, booking, and communication platform for weddings and parties.
- Stack: React Native, Firebase, Stripe, WebRTC (SimplePeer.js), PHP
- Impact: Facilitated 2,000+ vendor bookings. Integrated live video chat with WebRTC, increasing vendor trust scores by 60% and cutting booking cycles in half.
2016 - 2019
Karatina University
2014 - 2015
Karatina University
2007 - 2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
